Nice upgrades! For what it’s worth, the kick up rudder does pull up all the way but you have to know the trick: - If you pull too soft, the rudder only comes up halfway and stays horizontal at the waterline - If you pull too hard it comes up all the way but bounces back down - If you pull just right, it comes up all the way and stays there. I’ve had the Catalina 22 and 250, both with kick up rudders. I live by a shallow 10,000 acre lake so the kick up rudders are a must-have. They should come stock.
Outstanding work and video!. I have a Catalina 250 (1996) and working on some upgrades. And I live in Vancouver (just down river from you). I would very much like to connect with you to learn more.
I sailed past your boat a few days ago, it is UP river from the bridge. Next time I am up river your way I will drop a note on her, and phone number so we can talk. GOOD SAILING.
Great video, John! I also just bought a Catalina 250 and am having the same problem with my outboard motor not being able to turn as much as other sailboats I’ve had in the past. Specifically which motor mount did you use to mount with your outboard? I’d like to install the same one on mine. Thanks so much and Merry Christmas!
Hi John, great video and wonderful job! I also have a Catalina 250WK and wondering if you can tell me where you purchased your bow anchor roller. I would like to install one but can't seem to find one that will fit. Thanks John!
Hey John, I have a 1986 Catalina 22 looking for the bracket you put on your pop top to hold it in the up position without raising the mast. Could you send me a link if you got it online? Great videos by the way... keep them coming.
Nice upgrades! For what it’s worth, the kick up rudder does pull up all the way but you have to know the trick:
- If you pull too soft, the rudder only comes up halfway and stays horizontal at the waterline
- If you pull too hard it comes up all the way but bounces back down
- If you pull just right, it comes up all the way and stays there.
I’ve had the Catalina 22 and 250, both with kick up rudders. I live by a shallow 10,000 acre lake so the kick up rudders are a must-have. They should come stock.
Wonderful video! It encourages us to go ahead and buy the 250 we have been seeing. Great and useful upgrades. The rudder upgrade is splendid
Great job ! Getting rid of that table and extending the v-berth was Genius.....................
Awesome upgrades and explanations!
Great video!
Outstanding work and video!. I have a Catalina 250 (1996) and working on some upgrades. And I live in Vancouver (just down river from you). I would very much like to connect with you to learn more.
I sailed past your boat a few days ago, it is UP river from the bridge. Next time I am up river your way I will drop a note on her, and phone number so we can talk. GOOD SAILING.
Thank you for detailed information
Great video, John! I also just bought a Catalina 250 and am having the same problem with my outboard motor not being able to turn as much as other sailboats I’ve had in the past. Specifically which motor mount did you use to mount with your outboard? I’d like to install the same one on mine. Thanks so much and Merry Christmas!
Hi John, great video and wonderful job! I also have a Catalina 250WK and wondering if you can tell me where you purchased your bow anchor roller. I would like to install one but can't seem to find one that will fit. Thanks John!
This is a great video.
keep the videos coming
John please post your website info…. Great video. Do you have dimensions of your two shelves and bow water tank system?
Hey John, I have a 1986 Catalina 22 looking for the bracket you put on your pop top to hold it in the up position without raising the mast. Could you send me a link if you got it online? Great videos by the way... keep them coming.
hi John, ive owned the 250 before was probably my favorite i've had, have you done any serious cruising on the 250?
Great video! How did you rig the spinnaker? How did you tack it?